By Natasha Tara Khajooei Promotions Manager In its spring 2014 “Aerie real” campaign that launched this January, Aerie, American Eagle’s lingerie line, decided to ditch Photoshop. The models wearing the lingerie are not retouched. With its slogan, “Aerie real—the real you is sexy,” Aerie is taking a different approach to…
Posts published in February 2014
By Dani Naess Hellesund Staff Writer When a celebrity dies unexpectedly, are we affected by it? Why is it that some of us feel a complete stranger’s sudden tragedy as strong as if it was a family member’s? The recent deaths of Paul Walker, the “Fast & Furious” movie star,…
By Julian Wilson Staff writer Students seem to be attached to their cell phones now more than ever. However, does that make it okay to text and drive, to text during class, or at dinner with your friends or family? LIU Post students responded overwhelmingly that manners and safety still do…
By Moa Golster Staff Writer Music was a natural part of my childhood. My siblings and I attended the Swedish Music School at an early age, and my parents moonlit their academic occupations with jazz performances at night. Harmonious singing during family road trips was an inevitable pastime, and at…
By Kristen Linsalata Staff Writer Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day comes every February. Many students are excited to spend the day with their special someone and to revel in the day’s festivities. On the other hand, a lot of students are excited for the day to…
By Christa Speranza Assistant Copy Editor Going into Mitchell Kraeling’s basement to listen to various bands was a regular for some Long Island kids. Man Overboard was one of the bands that played, now well noted across the state and country. Two years ago, Mitch was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma—a…
By Maxime Devillaz Assistant Sports Editor After having spent a week away on the Bahamas for preseason, the LIU Post swim team was back to keep up their great record in the regular season. The team kicked off their final stretch with Senior Day, a special occasion in many ways.…
By Sang Geun Yoon Staff Writer LIU Post students can now grab a bite to eat while watching sports in the newly remodeled Pioneer Room in Hillwood. The Pioneer room was remodeled into a sports bar with nine flat-screen TVs. The grand opening of the End Zone was on Super…
By Katie Muller Staff Writer As students returned from winter break and stepped into the familiar lobby of Hillwood, many couldn’t help but notice the new Post Treat Shoppe under construction. While the doors remained unopened during the first week of classes, curiosity still sparked murmurs from those who passed…
By Peter Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor Each year, film students at LIU Post register for a group class called Production Lab, with the goal of creating a quality short film around 10 to 15 minutes long. Peers break up into three or four groups, assigning roles such as film…